Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s WinterFest is set to return February 13th-15th, 2026 in the Old Mill District. Here’s what–and who–to expect this time around. Concerts are free with festival admission. At the Oregrown Main Stage, catch Brandi Cyrus, Tiffany, Saxsquatch, and Glass of Hearts – Blondie Tribute. Attendees can expect ice carving demonstrations, a
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Destination Rehab says it’s proud to announce the ongoing success of its innovative Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Disease program—an eight-week community fitness initiative designed to improve strength, endurance and confidence for adults living with Parkinson’s Disease. Hosted at Bend Rock Gym, the program focuses on cardiovascular and strength training while
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County Foundation invites community members to participate in the 2025 Holiday Partnership, a countywide initiative that provides food, gifts, and holiday support to families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The program has been a valued tradition in Crook County for nearly 30 years and continues to grow through the generosity and involvement of residents. In
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Tuesday to Caldera High School Principal Chris Boyd. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the surprise presentation during the school day, joined by school staff and hundreds of students. Boyd has been with Bend-La Pine Schools
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Road Department has announced the upcoming dedication marking the installation of a new flagpole and plaque at its facility, as a lasting tribute to the dedication and service of its employees — past, present, and future. The county says the flagpole “will serve as a daily reminder of the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Veterans Day, KTVZ is proud to highlight the brave men and women who have served our country through our Faces of Freedom franchise. Viewers from across Central Oregon have shared heartfelt tributes—photos and stories that capture the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the Veterans in their lives. Each submission
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Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore (KTVZ) – Despite recent air-travel challenges, AAA projected Monday that a record 81.8 million Americans (23.9% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 2% from 2024. This year is the busiest ever for Thanksgiving travel, the organization says, with an additional
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 18th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Update: Adding video EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded more than $80,000 to 40 Oregon educators, including six programs from Central Oregon, as part of SELCO’s Creative Educator Grants program. Creative Educator Grants—which provide as much as $2,500 per recipient—are designed for K-12 educators with creative classroom ideas who need funding to get those projects off
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovery from addiction issued an apology and shared her own story of stress and addiction’s spiral Monday as she was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison and to repay over $400,000 in restitution to the organization. Dawn Marie Holland, 53, the founder of
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, November 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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For second- and third-graders at Highland Magnet School in Bend, learning about Oregon isn’t just a classroom lesson — it’s something they can see, taste, and travel through.
This year, that creative approach earned teacher Cam Glogau statewide recognition as Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom’s 2025 Educator of the Year.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you know our consumption accounts for half of our greenhouse gas emissions? Did you hear that Knott Landfill is close to full? Have you heard contradictory things about recycling and whether it matters? This July, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a sweeping bill, the Recycling Modernization
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday morning, $8,000 worth of toys arrived for kids in need. The Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive was more than happy to receive this generous donation. The toy drive is being run by our local Marine Corps League after ‘Toys for Tots’ suspended operations in Central Oregon. Now, various other
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Sunday, Bend will participate in the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, joining communities nationwide to advocate for measures to reduce traffic fatalities. Bend Bikes will host a memorial event on November 16 at the Peace Corner, where community members, crash victims, and local leaders will gather to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s education, public safety, and health leaders are coming together once again to keep schools safe and students thriving. On Wednesday, November 19, at 8 a.m., officials from across the region will meet at the High Desert Education Service District (2804 SW 6th St, Redmond) for the annual Safe Schools Alliance (SSA) signing event — highlighting a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is proud to announce its partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Redmond for this year’s Food Drive. This community initiative aims to provide essential food items to local families in need during the holiday season. The food drive will run from November through December 31, with the collection
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heart of Oregon Corps will hold a topping-off ceremony Monday evening at its new $7.3 million, 3.4-acre site in Redmond to celebrate the completion of the steel frame construction of the new main building at Central Oregon’s first workforce development campus. During the brief ceremony, a large five-foot-tall heart atop the structure
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of Hood River, in partnership with the Oregon Travel Information Council, unveiled a new historical marker on Highway 35, south of Hood River. This marker honors the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway, a designation to commemorate the second-generation Japanese American soldiers who served the United
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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